Risk Management - Home Lending Capital Markets Risk - Associate

Job Description

You will be part of a team that is responsible for developing and executing a risk management discipline where risk and return considerations are appropriately factored into decision making. Your role will support key risk management decisions including Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR), Held for Investment (HFI) Portfolio origination credit box, HFI Bulk Whole Loan Purchases, Mark to Market (MTM) and Jumbo Private Label Securitization (PLS) initiatives, and ongoing risk oversight and performance monitoring of key credit and portfolio risk management strategies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collect and analyze complex data to support the oversight of capital market activities, including the assessment of bulk Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR) and loan acquisitions, sales, and securitizations.
• Conduct analyses to evaluate initiatives related to portfolio credit parameters, due diligence defect analysis, and MSR acquisition risk tolerance.
• Review risk assessments, waterfall structures, and stratifications for various bulk and securitization transactions.
• Synthesize data and information into key messages for senior management discussions, including the preparation of transaction risk memos.
• Perform ad hoc analyses and contribute to various projects as a representative of the Risk Management team.
• Lead efforts to enhance and automate reports and streamline repetitive processes.

• Understanding of various capital market structures and credit risk.
• General knowledge of transactions such as originations, bulk MSR purchases and sales, whole loan sales and purchases, securitizations, and other related functions within the capital markets space.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as experience with SAS and Alteryx.
• Familiarity with company accounting statements, including balance sheets and income statements.
• Exposure to lending products with the ability to identify and analyze risk segments.
• Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in Business, Mathematics, Economics, Risk Management, Analytics, Finance, or Accounting.
• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 1 year of experience in risk management or other quantitative fields required.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:

• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, with the ability to build trust through diligent work and honest project assessments, coupled with strong communication skills and high emotional intelligence.
• Previous experience with securitized products, such as mortgage-backed securities (MBS) or other derivatives, is a plus.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments effectively, demonstrating proactivity in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure under pressure.
• Capacity to quickly and effectively respond to rapidly changing business needs and urgent requests.
• Familiarity with company accounting statements, including balance sheets and income statements.
• Experience working within a consumer bank, particularly in risk or compliance functions, or within transaction management, deal management, or capital markets analytical roles.